Tapping into Ottawa

Ottawa's craft brewing scene is young, vibrant, and getting noticed.

Learn about the breweries and distilleries using local ingredients, community events and fresh perspectives to tell Ottawa's story.

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  • Beau's All Natural Brewing Co.
    Beau's All Natural Brewing Co.
    For Beau's, quality beer is defined by the ingredients and brew master's craft. But while they focus on making great beer, their purpose is to elevate the community through events and supporting other breweries.
  • Dominion City Brewing Co.
    Dominion City Brewing Co.
    Dominion City makes imaginative beers featuring hyper-local ingredients that tell the story of where they come from. And with the growing scene in Ottawa, there are a lot of stories to tell.
  • Kichesippi Beer Co.
    Kichesippi Beer Co.
    Kichesippi tells stories about Ottawa that need to be told with its fresh, clean beer. They strive to find a perfect balance, kind of like Ottawa.
  • Dairy Distillery
    Dairy Distillery
    Made from unused milk sugar, you won't find another vodka like the one crafted by Dairy Distillery. They're rethinking how things are done and helping reinvent Ottawa's distillery scene.
  • Brew Donkey Tours
    Meet brewers and sample lots of craft beers on a full-day or half-day tour of Ottawa-area breweries, brewpubs and bars with Brew Donkey Tours.
  • Ottawa’s hopping craft beer scene
    Ottawa is a top destination for craft beer lovers.

Discover more breweries and events

Beyond the Pale Brewing Company
Brewing beers for locals in the heart of Ottawa since 2012. This is a taproom and patio serving craft beer, wine, cider and BBQ.
Bicycle Craft Brewery
Local brewery and tap room producing a range of beer styles including a wide selection of IPAs.
Brew Donkey Tours
Meet brewers and sample lots of craft beers on a full-day or half-day tour of Ottawa-area breweries, brewpubs and bars with Brew Donkey Tours.
Distillerie du Square
Destination for spirits enthusiasts to discover unique local and nature-inspired spirits in the charming village of Chelsea.
Nita Beer Company
This brewery near Ottawa International Airport is a hotbed of innovation, making beers such as spruced pale ale and pineapple sour radler.
SFR Distillery
In a tasting room in Kanata, a west-end Ottawa suburb, raise a glass of gin, poitín or other spirits made from Ottawa Valley grain.

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